NORTH SCITUATE, R.I. — Washburn’s Carsyn Koch has narrowly missed out on All-New England recognition in cross country.
Koch finished 26th out of 263 runners at the New England Regional Championship held on Saturday in North Scituate, R.I. Her time of 19:11 placed her just outside the top 25 and All-New England status.
Photo contributed by Laurie Sheehan
Mackenzie Belyea of Caribou High School leads a pack of runners in the New England Cross Country Championship held on Saturday in North Scituate, R.I. Belyea finished 178th out of 263 competitors. Belyea qualified for the meet by placing in the top 25 at the state championship earlier this fall.
The sophomore won the Class C girl’s championship two weeks ago in Cumberland.
Mackenzie Belyea of Caribou also competed and finished in 21:01 for 178th place.
Both Koch and Belyea qualified as individuals due to their finishes at the state meet, the Caribou boys cross country team, however qualified as a team.
“It was an awesome experience for our athletes and a great way to cap off an exceptional season,” said coach Roy Alden. “Caleb (Chapman) raced extremely finishing as the 23rd fastest Maine runner. Just starting a race with three hundred people and dealing with the all the confusing and the physical contact is a unique experience.”
Chapman finished in 17:31, good for 156th overall out of 275 competitors. Here are the rest of the times and finishing positions for the Viking boys: Ron Lund, 17:48, 194th; Ryan Washington, 17:53, 205th; Jesse Sandstrom, 18:33, 247th; Kjetil Rossignol, 18:36, 250th; Lucas Kinney, 18:44, 257; and Joshua Kovach, 19:23, 271st.
Matt Eager of Presque Isle qualified for the New England meet as an individual and finished in a time of 17:15, which placed him 112th.
Photo contributed by Laurie Sheehan
Lucas Kinney of Caribou High School finds his stride at the New England Cross Country Championship held Saturday in North Scituate, R.I. Kinney finished in a time of 18:44. The Viking boys qualified for the meet with a strong showing in the state meet in Cumberland on Oct. 29.
